Sync Up Cinema 2017

It’s festival time y’all, and NOVAC is pleased once again to partner with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation to bring you Sync Up Cinema – three days of free films, panels and fun at the Jazz and Heritage Center! Kicking off with the Sync Up music industry conference, Sync Up Cinema brings industry leaders and Louisiana filmmakers directly to you. This year’s schedule is better than ever, with some awesome highlights below – join us at Sync Up Cinema this year!

KEYNOTE CONVO: HANNAH BEACHLER

Meet the über talented production designer from MOONLIGHT, CREED, Beyoncé’s LEMONADE and the upcoming BLACK PANTHERS.

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED: Filmmaking in the Trump Era

presented by Firelight Media and Field of Vision, with local films Aloné by Garrett Bradley and selections from NOVAC’s BetteR series.

BURNING SANDS + DIRECTOR GERARD McMURRAY

the Sundance premiere by New Orleans native Gerard McMurray tackles hazing at HBCU fraternities, and the director will be in attendance to discuss his rise from the 7th ward to producing and directing.

JOE INCAPRERA: FROM PA TO PRODUCER

New Orleans-based producer Joe Incaprera fell in love with the Crescent City when he worked on HBO’s Tremé. He moved his family here and produced and production managed hit television shows including American Horror Story,Quarry, and most recently, 13 Reasons Why, which is currently the most watched television show in history. Now he’s shepherding a new and innovatively produced project right here in New Orleans. Joe talks with indie producer Angela Tucker about his path from Baltimore PA to NOLA Producer to Hollywood Powerhouse in the new golden age of television.

Musician’s Clinic Birthday celebration & screening of ONE NOTE AT A TIME

A special screening of Renee Edwards’ ONE NOTE AT A TIME in celebration of the 19th birthday of the New Orleans Musician’s Assistance Foundation and Clinic. And, the happy hour celebrating the clinic’s 19th anniversary!

CUBA, CONTIGO!

A short exploration into Cuban cinema expression, from the documentary CODIGO COLOR, about the legacy of colorism and racism in Cuba, to a partnership of youth media between Baton Rouge and rural Cuban media makers, to a special sneak preview of a high profile upcoming documentary featuring a legendary group of New Orleans musicians as they explore and meet their Cuban musical heritage dopplegängers. SPECIAL GUESTS!

And loads more local films, music films and panels and parties – all FREE thanks to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and the City of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy.

Upcoming Events

Creative Connect

Creative Connect, a monthly meet up hosted by The Parlor and NOVAC:BR, exists to create a space for the Louisiana creative community to be inspired to dream bigger and execute projects together.
The Parlor is located at 705 St. Joseph St, Baton Rouge. Creative Connect is every last Tuesday of the month. As always, we provide free beverages and good company.
This month on Tuesday 9/26 from 7pm-9pm, we are pleased to welcome spoken word artist, Donney Rose and local filmmakers of the forthcoming short film, JANE.

Donney will be sharing work from Black Out Loud, his recently published collection of prose-style poetic interpretations of Black History Month 2017.

JANE:

JANE is a short film that acts as a lens into the multi-racial experience in America and the identity struggles that often ensue. Written by Cat Miguez and Abe Felix, it is set to be filmed locally soon. Abe & Cat will discuss their own experiences both with the issues presented in the film and with creating media locally.

Cat graduated from UL in Lafayette with a B.A. in Moving Image Arts and a minor in Business. Since then, she has been working at Baton Rouge-based video production company, Launch Media, as an Associate Producer and Post Production Coordinator. However, ever since she was a young girl, she has always aspired to act. Jane will serve as Cat’s first starring role as an actor.

Abe is an award-winning director and DP based in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. His background in writing and editing for print and television birthed his passion for visual storytelling. To him filmmaking is a platform for saying things that truly matter, and he carries this responsibility into his craft.

Join NOVAC, NOFF and all NOVAC members, NOFF All Access Pass Holders and Filmmakers for the Filmmaker Welcome Party at NOFF 17! Join us at the Lighthouse, 743 Camp Street, from 8pm - 11pm on Thursday, October 12, for drinks, delicious bites, and DJ Dreamer! Mix, mingle and dance the night away as we celebrate our favorite local film festival!
Admission is free to all NOVAC members, NOFF All Access Pass Holders and NOFF Filmmakers!

Join NOVAC:BR’s Programs Manager, Jillian Hall, to learn how to launch a career in the creative digital media field: film, post-production, photography, graphic design, etc. She’ll provide an overview of the industry in Louisiana and offer suggestions for how to put your talents to work.

Hosted by East Baton Rouge Parish Library at the Main Library (7711 Goodwood Blvd) on Monday, May 8th, 6-7:30pm.

Creative Connect, a monthly meet up hosted by The Parlor and NOVAC:BR, exists to create a space for the Louisiana creative community to be inspired to dream bigger and execute projects together.

This month, we’re welcoming Mina Estrada and Coco Loupe of CKA – currentlyknownas, a group of process-oriented dancers.

The Parlor is located at 705 St. Joseph St, Baton Rouge. Creative Connect is every last Tuesday of the month. This month, it will be held on May 30th from 7pm-9pm. As always, we’ll provide free beverages and good company.